mybalancedspace.com

Last edited: 21 March 2026

The privacy of visitors to mybalancedspace.com (“the Website”) is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what choices you have regarding your data.

By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. This Privacy Policy should be read alongside our Terms & Conditions, which govern your overall use of the Website.

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

2. Who We Are

My Balanced Space is a lifestyle and wellness website offering content related to home improvement, self-care, product reviews, London guides, and personal wellbeing. For the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through the Website.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Contact us via email or a contact form on the Website;
Subscribe to a newsletter or mailing list;
Leave a comment on a blog post;

This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share. We only collect what is necessary for the purpose stated at the point of collection.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically (Log Files)

As with most websites, we automatically collect and store certain information in server log files when you visit the Website. This may include:

Your IP (Internet Protocol) address;
Your ISP (Internet Service Provider);
The browser and operating system you used to visit our Website;
The date, time, and duration of your visit;
The pages you viewed and the order in which you viewed them; and
The website that referred you to our Website (if applicable).

This information is used for analysing trends, administering the Website, understanding how visitors navigate the site, and gathering broad demographic information. Log data is not linked to personally identifiable information.

3.3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with the Website.

Types of cookies we use:

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential	Required for basic Website functionality (e.g., page navigation, security).	Session or short-term
Analytics	Help us understand how visitors use the Website, which pages are popular, and how to improve performance.	Up to 2 years
Advertising	Used by third-party advertising partners to serve relevant ads and track ad campaign performance.	Varies by provider
Functional	Remember your preferences and settings to personalise your experience.	Up to 1 year

3.4 Managing Cookies

You can choose to disable or selectively turn off cookies through your browser settings, or by managing preferences in your browser or security software. Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored and delete them individually;
Block third-party cookies;
Block cookies from specific sites; or
Block all cookies.

Please note: Disabling cookies may affect how you are able to interact with our Website as well as other websites. Some features may not function properly, and you may be unable to log into certain services or access personalised content.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve the Website and its content;
To respond to your enquiries and communicate with you;
To send you newsletters or updates (only if you have opted in);
To analyse Website traffic and user behaviour in aggregate;
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats;
To comply with legal obligations.

We process your data on the basis of legitimate interest (to operate and improve the Website), consent (where you have opted in to communications or accepted cookies), and legal obligation (where applicable).

5. Advertising

This Website may be affiliated with advertising networks for the purposes of displaying advertisements. These advertising partners may collect and use certain data for advertising purposes, including serving targeted advertisements based on your browsing behaviour.

Third-party advertisers on our Website may use technologies such as cookies and web beacons, which may send them information including your IP address, your ISP, the browser you used, and in some cases whether you have certain software installed. This is generally used for geotargeting purposes (for example, showing London restaurant recommendations to someone in London) or showing advertisements based on sites you have previously visited.

We encourage you to review the privacy statements of any advertising partners whose advertisements appear on our Website.

6. Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content

The Website may contain affiliate links, meaning we may receive a commission if you decide to make a purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships help support the running of the Website.

Affiliate relationships do not influence the honesty or integrity of our reviews and recommendations. We only recommend products and services that we have personally used or genuinely believe will benefit our readers.

Where content is sponsored or gifted, this will be clearly disclosed within the relevant post.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or products that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

Third-party services that may process your data in connection with our Website include:

Website analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics);
Advertising networks;
Email marketing platforms; and
Social media platforms (via embedded content or share buttons).

We recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our Website.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery), subject to confidentiality obligations.
Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid legal process (such as a court order or regulatory request).
Protection of rights: We may disclose information where we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others, or to investigate fraud.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Specifically:

Contact form enquiries: retained for up to 12 months after resolution;
Email subscribers: retained until you unsubscribe;
Log files: retained for up to 26 months;
Cookie data: retention varies by cookie type (see Section 3.3 above).

When personal data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure hosting, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and restricted access to personal data.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

If you are located in the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area, you have certain rights regarding your personal data under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. These include the right to:

Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
Rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
Erasure — request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”);
Restriction — request that we limit how we process your data;
Data portability — receive your data in a structured, commonly used format;
Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing; and
Withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the Website. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by law. If we are unable to comply with your request, we will explain why.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as reasonably possible.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

13. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers (such as analytics and advertising platforms) may process your data outside the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area. Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the relevant regulatory authorities, to protect your data in accordance with applicable law.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The most current version will always be available on this page, with the effective date updated accordingly.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at admin@mybalancedspace.com.

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 30 days.